Sunshine Bitters

Vodka is infused with cardamom and saffron for bitters with a fabulous aroma and a bright burnt-sienna hue. (By none)

Vinegar and Spice Oven Ribs

You can enjoy these tender pork ribs, marinated in lemon and brown sugar, year-round. (By Kate Ramos)

Basic Barbecued Chicken

Grilled chicken slathered with a sweet-tangy barbecue sauce. (By Kate Ramos)

Pineapple and Grape Kebabs

Making food playground-worthy. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

German Chocolate Cake

Layers of sweet chocolate cake with toasted coconut and nuts topped with light vanilla buttercream. (By Adela Jung)

Tigres Rabiosos

Spicy stewed mussels. (By Olivier Said, James Mellgren, Maggie Pond)

Grasshopper Milk Shake

A cool, minty, spiked dessert for hot days. (By CHOW Food Team)

Latkes (Potato Pancakes)

Fry them up for Hanukkah. (By Adapted from Marlene Sorosky)

Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Crisp cream cheese cookies filled with raspberry jam. (By Adapted from Brigid Callinan)

Spicy Turkey Jerky

A combination of condiments and spice revives ho-hum turkey breast. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Cedar-Planked Salmon with Herbed Yogurt Sauce

Impress your guests with broiled salmon in a tangy yogurt sauce. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Roasted Pistachio Ice Cream

Packed with nut flavor. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Ladybugs on a Raft

Like ants on a log but tastier— this version’s made with cranberries and different nut butters. (By CHOW Food Team)

Bratwurst Sausage

The classic German sausage. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

CHOW Bagel

The ultimate crackly, chewy bagel. (By Melissa Wagenberg Lasher)